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January 17, 2015

Nepal risks return to conflict without constitution: UN
Kathmandu (AFP) Jan 14, 2015
Nepal risks a return to "confrontation and conflict" if its leaders fail to agree on a post-war constitution due next week, a senior UN official said Wednesday. The Himalayan nation has endured prolonged political limbo since the end of a decade-long civil war in 2006 as parties have struggled to complete a draft constitution expected to cement the peace process. The UN's under secretary general for political affairs Jeffrey Feltman told reporters in Kathmandu that while Nepal faced "risks in te ... read more

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Pakistan, India swap lists of nuclear facilities, prisoners Pakistan and India on Thursday exchanged lists of their nuclear sites under an agreement barring them from attacking each other's atomic facilities in the event of war, officials said. ... more		Indian NPP's first unit begins commercial operation The first unit of the Indian Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) built with Russian assistance has begun commercial operation under Russian guarantee, a source in Russian nuclear industry told RIA ... more		China bids to host secretariat of new high seas treaty China's birth rate falls to lowest on record: official data South Africa flood toll rises, large parts of Mozambique submerged		Sri Lanka opposition says army scaring off Tamil voters Sri Lanka's opposition Thursday accused the government of deploying thousands of troops to deter ethnic minority Tamils from voting against President Mahinda Rajapakse in next week's election. ... more
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India panel slams Kashmir govt over poor flood warning

Bangladesh development 'threatens fragile Sundarbans

Scientists make strides in tsunami warning

India Considering Leasing Second Russian Nuclear Submarine

India launches biggest ever rocket into space

Sri Lanka military denies dabbling in politics

UN sends team to clean up Bangladesh oil spill

Dalai Lama says world must push for democracy in China

Underfire Uber ramps up rider safety

India, US Discuss Building US-Designed Nuclear Power Plants in India

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Research links soil mineral surfaces to key atmospheric processes

Indian police arrest 'jihadi tweeter'

India clears $700 million defence purchase

Chinese leader held back by hardliners over Tibet: Dalai Lama

ISRO to Test-Fly Heaviest Rocket, Crew Module on December 18

Berkeley researchers helping Bangalore residents know when to expect water

Sri Lanka opposition puts China's port project on notice

India to provide 2nd site for Russian-designed nuclear plants

No Pope meeting for Dalai Lama as Vatican eyes China ties

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